Modular Extruded Posts for Integrated Formwork and Shoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional formwork and shoring systems require large inventories of components, leading to inefficiencies in assembly and high loss rates, and lack integration for both vertical and horizontal construction applications, with limited worker access and load-bearing capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A modular, integrated construction system using aluminum extruded posts with mechanically fastened fittings, allowing for versatile configurations in both formwork and shoring applications, including safe worker access and heavy-duty load support, with components that can be reused without disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional formwork and shoring systems use large inventories of components, then they can accommodate various configurations, but assembly efficiency decreases and component loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized post component with multiple attachment points and configurable connection methods that can serve both formwork and shoring applications. The post includes multiple holes at different locations and orientations, allowing the same component to be used in various configurations without requiring different specialized parts, thereby improving assembly efficiency while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the formwork and shoring systems into modular components that can be independently assembled and configured. The post is divided with multiple attachment points and connection options, allowing flexible assembly without requiring large inventories of different component types. This segmentation enables efficient assembly while maintaining the ability to create various configurations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional systems use large inventories of components, then they can provide necessary configurations, but component loss during construction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized post design with multiple attachment points allows the same component to be reused across different applications and configurations. This reduces the total number of components needed in the inventory and minimizes loss, as fewer components are required to achieve the same variety of configurations compared to conventional systems with specialized components for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design enables easier recovery and reuse of components. The standardized attachment points and connection methods allow for straightforward disassembly and reassembly, making it simpler to recover and reuse posts and other components rather than losing them during construction. This approach directly reduces component loss while maintaining configuration variety.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional formwork and shoring systems are used, then they can support construction needs, but they lack integration for both vertical and horizontal applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a unified post design that serves both vertical formwork and horizontal shoring applications through standardized attachment points and configurable connections. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate specialized systems, reducing overall system complexity while expanding the application range to cover both vertical and horizontal construction needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges formwork and shoring systems into a single integrated platform. The post includes multiple attachment points that can accommodate both formwork panels and shoring components, combining what were previously separate systems into one unified structure. This merging reduces complexity by eliminating the need for multiple specialized systems while maintaining the ability to handle both application types.
4Reliability
If conventional systems are used, then they can provide basic construction support, but worker access and load-bearing capabilities are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the load-bearing capacity into multiple attachment points distributed along the post. This segmentation allows the system to handle higher loads through distributed connections while maintaining manageable complexity in the overall configuration. The multiple attachment points provide redundancy and enhance reliability without requiring overly complex system designs.
Data Source
AI summary
Various implementations described herein are directed to a modular post of an integrated construction system. In one implementation, the modular post includes a longitudinal extruded post having a first end and a second end. Each end of the longitudinal extruded post is configured to receive a post end component. The longitudinal extruded post includes a plurality of grooves cut into the longitudinal extruded post at predetermined locations along the post.